---
title: "PLACE930H V37871 - Somersall Lane FB Gas diversion works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05921d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-02"
---

# PLACE930H V37871 - Somersall Lane FB Gas diversion works

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05921d

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has engaged in a procurement process titled "PLACE930H V37871 - Somersall Lane FB Gas diversion works," categorised under the works industry. The procurement involved direct award to Cadent Gas Limited for essential gas main diversionary works to mitigate flood risks over winter. The project, located in the United Kingdom, with primary operations in Derbyshire, proceeded through a direct procurement method, circumventing competition as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded without a competitive process, with the award notice published on 2nd September 2025. The contractual operations start on 3rd September 2025 and culminate on 2nd December 2025, indicating a complete procurement stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly benefiting large construction businesses with a focus or specialisation in infrastructure and utility work. Although the procurement was directed without competition, understanding the project details can prepare relevant businesses for future opportunities that may come under similar needs or projects requiring gas infrastructure expertise. Companies conducting regional operations in Derbyshire or having the capacity for extensive construction projects will find such tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Direct to award to Cadent Gas Plc for the diversionary works to route the gas main over the adjacent Highway Bridge. This work is essential as with the gas main removed from the bridge this will allow removal of the bridge reducing the flood risk aspect over the upcoming winter period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053137-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 2 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,475 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CADENT GAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 12:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053137-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053137-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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